Sport is funny. The visiting team drew the series and retained the trophy (and gained a test championship trophy too) and marked themselves disappointed and underachieving. The home team drew the series and have now not held the Ashes since late 2017, yet spent the whole series trumpeting their self-satisfaction. It will be interesting to …
Last weekend of test cricket. Who would have ever thought that rain in England would prove controversial. Or that such a thing as the ‘Moral Ashes’ would exist and that England would be claiming an unassailable lead in that previously non-existent contest. The footy competitions both dawdle along towards finals. In the NRL Easts, Manly, …
Not sure if anyone will watch AFL or NRL. Cricket is on (unless it’s raining) and the World Cup should draw some attention too. Ross Lyon was not too good to drop a ‘sack the coach’ game. I should’ve known better. Brisbane Lion’s pretender aura still shines brightly. Adelaide have the same aura, but what …
No (men’s) cricket this weekend. Still not certain to watch much footy. (Draws count as correct) NRL (last round 3/5; season tally 86/125) Newcastle (who knew all Bradman Best needed was to play in a good team? now he’ll end up signing with the Roosters) Brisbane Manly Melbourne Cronulla Penrith Parramatta (Draws count as correct) …
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